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ND SB2040

Bill

Status

Passed

4/25/2011

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

Senate

62nd Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends section 25-03.1-11 of the North Dakota Century Code to specify who may conduct evaluations in involuntary mental health commitment proceedings.
  • Physical condition evaluations may only be conducted by a licensed physician or psychiatrist.
  • Mental status evaluations may only be conducted by a licensed physician, psychiatrist, or psychologist trained in a clinical program.
  • Chemical dependency evaluations may only be conducted by a licensed physician, psychiatrist, licensed addiction counselor, or licensed psychologist trained in a clinical program.
  • Senate passed 46-0 with 1 absent; House passed 88-2 with 4 absent.

Legislative Description

Evaluations in involuntary mental health commitments.

Last Action

Filed with Secretary Of State 04/25

4/26/2011

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services1/4/2011

Full Bill Text

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